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Finding the Third Proportional to 100.63 and 122.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 100.63 and 122.50 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 122.50 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/122.50 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 122.50 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 15,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006.25/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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